Chef
- Prepare, cook and present menu items to established standards.
- Check the quality of ingredients and finished dishes.
- Support and guide junior kitchen staff when required.
About the opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Chef to join the team at The Archer Hotel This is a full-time opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen, takes pride in the quality of their food, and can contribute positively to a professional kitchen environment.
Working alongside our kitchen team, you will be involved across daily food preparation and service while helping maintain consistent standards for quality, presentation, food safety and kitchen organisation.
What you'll be doing
· Preparing, cooking and presenting menu items to established standards.
· Checking the quality of ingredients and finished dishes.
· Coordinating food preparation to support efficient service.
· Contributing to menu planning, seasonal dishes and specials.
· Monitoring ingredient and kitchen stock levels.
· Assisting with ordering and receiving food and supplies.
· Managing food storage, rotation and portion control.
· Minimising food wastage and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
· Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
· Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff when required.
· Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams.
· Maintaining an organised, safe and efficient kitchen throughout service.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have relevant commercial cookery qualifications (Cert IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma of Hospitality Management) or equivalent industry experience, together with at least 1 year of practical experience working in a commercial kitchen.
You will be confident working during busy service periods and have a good understanding of food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety and hygiene requirements.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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